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What information belongs in a U.S. DMCA notice?

U.S. copyright takedown notices require more than an accusation. A service provider needs enough information to identify the copyrighted work, find the alleged infringement and contact the authorized claimant.

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What to do

  1. Identify the copyright owner or representative authorized to act for the owner.
  2. Describe the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed, or a representative list when the rules allow it.
  3. Provide the exact URL or other identifying information that enables the provider to locate each complained-of use.
  4. Include valid claimant contact information and the required good-faith belief statement.
  5. Include the accuracy and authorization declaration required by U.S. copyright law.
  6. Provide a physical or electronic signature and use the provider's designated DMCA route or official reporting form.
  7. Retain a private copy of the submitted notice and any acknowledgment or counter-notice.
  8. If you do not own rights in the photo, review privacy and intimate-image reporting procedures instead of misrepresenting ownership.
This is U.S. copyright education, not legal advice or a ready-to-sign legal document. Knowingly false copyright representations can carry consequences.

Common questions

Does submitting a report guarantee removal?

No. Each platform assesses its own policies, and a submitted report is not proof of removal.

Should I send the intimate file to Reclaim to start?

No. Begin with the public link when possible and avoid sharing unnecessary copies of sensitive media.

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Official resources

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